I’ve been getting that question a lot lately. When it comes to boosting fertility and egg quality, three things to look at are carbs, protein and sugar. Studies have shown: Reducing the amount of carbs you eat (particularly refined carbs) and increasing protein for...
Are you as kind to yourself as you are to other people? Do you talk to yourself the way you talk to other people? I definitely struggled with that when I was going through fertility treatment for unexplained infertility. I was mad at myself when a pregnancy test was...
I have been working with an amazing client, Erin. She’s 36 and diagnosed with unexplained infertility. It’s been amazing to see how fast she has transformed as she has gone through my program, and ultimately got a positive pregnancy test. I asked her some questions...
Many personal care and beauty products – soap, shampoo, lotions, nail polish, makeup - contain endocrine disrupting chemicals called phthalates, which may increase the risk of miscarriage according to two Harvard studies. But by reading labels, you can start to easily...
Struggling with low energy, fatigue throughout the day, weight gain, bloating or cravings on top of infertility? Try the breakfast experiment. It’s easy to set yourself up for blood sugar disaster by eating fruity yogurt, granola, cereal and other seemingly healthy...
Did you know… A diet higher in plant-based protein - rather than animal protein - has been shown to reduce the risk of infertility, including ovulatory infertility. Beans are an excellent choice. high in protein and: IronB vitaminsMagnesiumPotassiumFiber But they make...
It’s that late night ice cream craving. Or the mid-day run to Dunkin' Donuts to get a jelly-filled donut. And your favorite fruity “nutritional” water you always have stashed in your purse. Sound familiar? If so, you’re DEFINITELY not alone. When you’re stressed...
Truth: Your lack of sleep is impacting your fertility. I was on a fertility webinar recently and I got a question from a woman who wanted to if her her sleep was impacting her fertility, and I’ll bet she’s not the only one who's wondering this. Maybe you are, too? The...
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It helps bind foods. Gluten sensitivity (non-Celiac gluten sensitivity or NCGS) can cause a lot of reactions including inflammation and hormonal imbalances. Chronic inflammation is linked to infertility, PCOS,...
Black women are twice as likely to have infertility as white women, twice as likely to say they are not comfortable discussing infertility and less likely to seek infertility treatment. Fortunately, there are many organizations providing support and resources. Here...
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